what hopes & dreams are made of {by amanda macy hall}

COOK | 39 Ways to Use Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Butter

The fall season hits Trader Joe’s like a ton of bricks – what won’t they flavor with pumpkin spice? Cat food, I’m looking at you.

A long time fan of their original cookie butter, or speculoos as the super nerd foodie fans call it {slash people that can read a label…} the pumpkin pie spice version is intriguing and mystifying! Along with Pumpkin O’s, Pumpkin Ravioli, Pumpkin Butter, Pumpkin Oatmeal and a traditional can or two of puréed pumpkin, I grabbed a jar of the creepy colored mystery butter.

Much like its year-round pantry staple cousin, Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Butter is most similar to a peanut butter. Just sweeter and more fun! But… What do you actually do with it? I mean, I know how to maneuver a spoon… But there has to be more… The Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Spice Cookie Butter label gives a small handful of suggestions by my crazy-can’t-sleep-pregnant-self has added on…

Frosting on a cookie

Topping on an ice cream sundae

Mixed in a protein smoothie

Made into a milkshake

Spread on a waffle

Smooshed in a banana panini

Warmed in a s’more

Swirled into chocolate fondue sauce

Topped on celery for ants on a log

Spread on an English Muffin

Spread on a bagel

Whipped into cupcake or cake frosting

Topped on a warm muffin

A dip for pretzels

Stirred into hot oatmeal

Mixed with overnight oats

Incorporated in a peanut sauce for noodles

Added to no-bake energy balls

Blended into ice cream

A dip for apple slices

Added to homemade caramel popcorn

In an Asian-inspired raw veggie dipping sauce

In an Asian-inspired sauce for chicken, green beans or steak skewers

Dip your Oreos in it, please

Stuffed in french toast

substituted for peanut butter in classic peanut butter cookies

Substituted for peanut butter in a peanut butter pie

As a filling for cupcakes

As a filling for donuts

Mixed into baked donuts

Swirled into brownies

The filling for whoopie pie cookie sandwiches

Made into homemade peanut butter cups

Made into homemade truffles

Mixed into hot cocoa

Worked into Rice Krispie treats

Added into homemade granola bars

Swirled into homemade fudge

And… It’s current use in our home? A simple spoonful makes a satisfying 4am snack for this hungry mamma-to-be + #HallidayBaby agrees!